US Bridges

County Highway over Wild Rice River

PoorClosed to traffic

Sargent County, North Dakota · 4 South 1.5 East Cayuga · Structure no. 000000041132180

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Wild Rice River is a wood or timber slab carrying County Highway over Wild Rice River in Sargent County, North Dakota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesWild Rice River
Location4 South 1.5 East Cayuga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.02118, -97.35252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Wild Rice River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Wild Rice River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Wild Rice River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Highway over Wild Rice River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Wild Rice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.